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School Staff

A big thank you to Nottinghamshire schools

It’s the end of term, and a good opportunity to look back over the past few months, and thank everyone working at schools across the county for all they have done.

We’re hugely grateful to everyone working in schools, many of whom have been going above and beyond to help children, parents and our communities. As well as continuing to care for vulnerable children and keyworkers’ children, they have been helping pupils to learn remotely, donating PPE equipment, holding online assemblies, putting on baking challenges for families, and providing lessons and activity plans that can be used at home.

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Latest news

School transport: apply for the new school term

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Have you thought about how your children will get to school when the new term begins? Please apply by Friday, 31 July to get your school travel passes in time for September. It won’t take long, and you can apply online.

Apply now

Early years childcare: your questions answered

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While many nurseries, preschools and childminders have now reopened, you may still have questions about how this is working, what the rules are, and how this is being managed. You can find frequently asked questions, the latest guidance, and a downloadable factsheet, as well as hints and tips for caring for preschool children, using the link below.

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What's on

Family fun in the rain or sun!

Summer holidays are for relaxing and having fun with the whole family! ☀️

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Discover our top picks of free activities for the family to enjoy over the upcoming months. Whether it’s educational or exercise, indoors or outdoors, online or offline - take some inspiration from our what’s on page for creative and productive ways to have a summer jam-packed full of fun!

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Summer Reading Challenge!

The Summer Reading Challenge is back with Silly Squad! 

Summer Reading Challenge

Meet the Silly Squad; a lovable bunch of animals who run a fantastic fun house. Join the celebration of funny books, happiness and laughter with this all-new digital experience. Children taking part can unlock digital rewards, badges and activities as they progress through the reading challenge.  

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Competition

Win a picnic hamper!

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There’s something about the summer weather that makes us all smile and want to be outside. What better way to wind down after a busy day/week than to slip on your sandals, pack up your picnic basket and head to the outdoors?!

So, to celebrate #NationalPicnicMonth together with VeoliaUK we're offering Nottinghamshire residents the chance to win a natural wicker picnic basket for two.

Entries close Friday 31 July.

Good luck folks! 👍 #NottsRecycles

Enter now

P.S. We've lots of great tips and ideas for how you can use up leftovers for those picnic treats to ensure nothing goes to waste. 

View picnic recipes


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